Common Good
Soup Kitchen
Our
Mission
The mission of the Common Good Soup Kitchen, since its founding as a nonprofit organization in 2009, has been to provide food and friendship to any and all individuals of the Mount Desert Island community.
Our
History
The Common Good Soup Kitchen, located in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, has a proud and storied history of nourishing anyone in need. Supported by local volunteers and honoring the legacy of its key founder, Larry Stettner, the kitchen serves free, nutritious meals, cultivating a sense of community and offering live music to island residents, regardless of their financial situation. Larry's vision of providing care and sustenance to the island community remains the driving force behind the kitchen today.
Programs
At Common Good Soup Kitchen, we believe food is more than sustenance — it is a way to gather, to care, and to create belonging. Our services are rooted in dignity, warmth, and the joy of sharing a meal.
Fresh, homemade popovers and oatmeal served with jam and butter.
Summer Hours: Wed–Sun, 7:00–11:oo AM
Winter Hours: Sundays 9:00–11:00 AM
Popovers
Food Pantry
Healthy, consistent groceries — no ID or paperwork required.
Year-Round: Sundays, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Grocery Delivery
Weekly deliveries to neighbors in need across Mount Desert Island.
Year-Round: Fridays, 8:00–9:30 AM
Soup Lunch
Homemade soups crafted with love.
Winter Only: Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Community Dinners
Sit-down meals shared in warmth and good company.
Winter Only: Fridays, 4:00–6:00 PM
Seasonal Updates
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Last Popovers Under the Tent: Sunday, September 21
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Fall Break (No Programs On-Site): September 24 – October 16
(Food Pantry and Grocery Deliveries will continue as usual.) -
First Winter Community Dinner: Friday, October 17
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First Winter Soup Lunch: Wednesday, October 22
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